Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey • Sunbury, PA

9d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Sunbury, PA. This role involves administering nursing care, including medications, in alignment with treatment plans and physician's orders. The nurse will communicate with physicians, educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, provide emotional support, and monitor patient health changes. Responsibilities also include identifying safety hazards, coordinating specialist clinics, maintaining accurate patient records, and performing on-call duties as needed.

Requirements

• License State LPN license
• Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance as needed, valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IDD and knowledge of licensure regulations preferred
• Familiarity of medicare system and durable medical equipment purchasing a plus.
• Knowledge of DW 6400 regulations, familiar with medicare system and medical insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care, including medications, in alignment with treatment plans and in accordance with physician's orders, under supervision.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians or specialists regarding patient care and to meet preventative health standards.
• Educates patients about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Provides advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
• Observes, interprets, records, and reports any signs, symptoms, and/or processes that change and/or reflect actual or potential health problems.
• Provides health promotion, training, education, and maintenance through teaching, guidance, and counseling the residents, families, Direct Support Professionals, and other members of staff.
• Identifies actual and potential safety hazards within the assigned care area and takes appropriate action to eliminate them.
• Assists in coordination, collaboration and follow through regarding specialist clinics (podiatry, psychology, vision, and dental) as well as transcribing orders upon client’s return from specialists.
• Maintains accurate patient medical records.
• Performs on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree